The Portland daily press., 1887-10-20
MAINE.
Wood Fiber Manufacture.

AODthN, OCt. lJ.-mT. AuUO DenlSOn,
formerly of the Denison Paper Manufactur-
ing Company, Mechanic Falls, now the pro-
prietor of paper mandatory in Detroit
Mich. is in the city. 1t is said that he is
here In relation to the organization of cor
poration for the purpose of manufacturing
fiber from wood under the Mitscherlich pa
tent, owned by the International Sulphite
Company of Detroit, Mich, and uransacting
any and all business incident thereto, includ-
ing the buying, selling and exchanging all
sorts OF merchandise necessary to fully car
ry out said patents. When formed, the cor
poration will have its Office in Lewiston, the
Board of Trade, of which city, it is said, is
to take hold of the new enterprise very en-
Enthusiastically. Mr.. Denison has made an
examination Of the various places for the
location of the plant, and is highly satisfied
with the facilities which our two cities af-
ford.
The Head Granger.
Especial to the Pressl
AUGUSTA, Oct. ia new worthy master
is to be elected at the coming meeting of the
State Grange, and Hon. d. H. Thing of Mt.
Vernon, is being pushed for the place by
his friends. and they say he is meeting with
no opposition Mr.. Thing is a past State
master
Probably Fatal Assault.
Especial to the Press.]
AUGUSTA. Oct. ia gentleman from
Houlton reports that ore day last week two
citizens of that town named Dobson and
Cleveland, respectively, had quarrel oyer a
lot OF potatoes. The former bargained for
them at so cents bushels. and departing.
the latter came along and offered the original
owner two cents advance, which was accept
ed, and Clevelann hauled them of. Dobson
meeting Cleveland shortly afterwards. pulled
MIN out OF his carriage and an affray oc-
CURED. Cleveland was terribly kicked In
the bowels, and the attending physician says
he cannot live.
Hard on the Neighbors.
ANsoN, Oct. 19-The farm building of Or
lando E. Tozier, two miles below North An
son, were burned to the ground just before
noon today. The fire is supposed to have
caught from the chimney. This is the third
FIRE in the neighborhood since Saturd ay
night.
The Horse to Blame.
THoMAsToN, Oct. 19.-The house and
of Dennis Hare, on the old Marsh
road in Thonaston, were destroyed by fire
this morning at o'clock. The fire was
caused by horse kicking over lantern in
,he stable while Hare was Harvesting.
Hare had hardly time enough to save his
amily. Everything was destroyed The
ouse and barn were recently repaired. Loss
Z, 1000; insuredfor $1,1OO.
Crushed Between the Cars.
WATERvILLE, Oct. 19.-Thomas Huard. |
n employe of the M. c. r. r. yard at Wat |
rville, shackling cars, Tuesday morning, re-
eiyed severe injury to his arm, it being |
rushed to the elbow. The doctor decided |
hat amputation was necessary but the man
would not consent There is probability
hat he will regain its use. Huard lives at
he head of the falls and has a family depen-
lent on him for support.
Pennington Topics.
FARMINGToN, Oct. 19.-The Pennington
Noman's Christian Temperance Union has
withdrawn from the State organization of |
N. c. I. US on account of the stand taken |
~ the State. organization at the annual meet |
ng at Auburn endorsing the prohibitory |
bird party. The Union was organized by |
he State President Mrs. L. M N. Stevens of
'troudwater nearly year and half ago, and |
las become one of the largest and most in |
luential unions in Maine. 1t is doing, and |
ver has done noble work for temperance
n this town, and does not believe in, or de-
IRE political entanglements. Not dissent
ng vote, 1t is said, was cast against with
lrawing.
hey. Ozro Roys, has resigned the pastorate
II the Free Baptist church to take effect the
lrst Sunday in November He is now sery-
ng his second pastorate in this church, the
me just closing having extended over the
'ast few years. Mr.. Roys is most Jealous
IND indefatigable worker, and has done all
his power to build up the church. 1t is
eported that Rev. f. Starbird of Chester
lille has been invited to become his success-
lr.
To Wear the Blue.
LEWISTON, Oct. 19.-The COMMITTEES an
'olnted by Congressman Dingley to exam
ne applicants for appointment to a cadet
hip at West Point from the Second Con-
'resslonal District, met at Lewiston Wednes-
lay, and, after careful examination. unani-
nously recommended Edmund M. Leary of
Jefferson, as principal and David B. Met
ALI OF Damariscotta, as alternate. Com
FRESHMAN Dingley has nominated the young
Gentlemen recommended.
Killed by a Bear.
BAR HARBoR. Oct 19.-Simon Hayey. SO
ears old, of West Sullivan, died this morn
ng from injuries received Monday evening
rom an encounter with large bear. The
ear was wounded by gun set in corn
eld and attacked Mr.. Havey near his house.
he brute was pursued and killed. His
'eight was 400 pounds.
Caught at Last.
SAco, Oct 19.-Daniel Kerwin of IBidde-
ord. against whom liquor indictments are
angingin the Supreme Court, and who has
vaded the officers since the grand Jury rose.
vas arrested by Sheriff Elliot today. and is
! the Bidceford police station waiting for
ondsmen.
The CongregationaIists.
BRUNSWICK, Oct. 19.-There was a good
tendance at the meeting of the second day
the Cumberland North Conference. The
rayer meeting at pm, was led by Deacon
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